Frequently Asked Questions
The following are the more frequently asked questions of our site visitors.
Short History:
Founded in 2004, as an institute of management, the Certified Coaches
Alliance found its roots in the development of a specialized services designed
to track the yearly renewal process of certified coaches within our affiliation.
These individual coaches are either affiliated by choice to have the CCA
represent their certification or by affiliation as a graduate of a school of
coaching affiliated with our service.
What does the Certified Coaches Alliance do?
Formally charged with the primary obligation of maintaining and updating
the records of graduates of affiliated schools of coaching while processing and
maintaining online Certification Authentication Links for each affiliated coach
entrusted to our charge. In forming the "Alliance," we dedicate our efforts to
building strong bonds between educational bodies who share our common goals and
in supporting individuals who are currently mentored by coaches who are
affiliated with the CCA.
The CCA is available to respond to requests for further information regarding
any coach entrusted to our charge, to authenticate credentials and to provide
support and backup to the affiliated coaches worldwide. As an independent
accreditation body, the CCA offers an accreditation process to individuals
developing program outlines that may be outside of the mandate of other
accreditation bodies.
In forming the 'Certified Coaches Alliance,' we dedicate our efforts to building
strong bonds between educational bodies who share our common goals and in
supporting individuals who are currently mentored by the coaches who belong to
Certified Coaches Alliance.
Is attending an accredited program a must?
There are many accreditation bodies scattered throughout the world, all
of which uphold much the same standard of training and coach performance and all
are privately owned and operated, however, all uphold relatively the same
standards and code of ethical standards.
Accreditation is different from certification and it is important that everyone
understands that difference. Accreditation can be applied to programs - however
- not to persons. Programs are accredited through a body that undertakes the
careful review of the program to ensure that the program meets the highest of
standards as recognized within the coaching community itself. Persons graduating
from a school of coaching that provides an accredited program, become
"Certified" as a coach through that school of coaching.
Although the accreditation of a program is not considered a necessity as such,
the accreditation process in and of itself, assures prospective students that
the coach they are considering hiring has undertaken at least a minimum of
training involving the eleven core competencies and ethical standards recognized
and adopted by most worldwide coaching organizations. It is noteworthy to
mention that most prospective clients are savvy enough to ask if the prospective
coach of choice has completed any training leading to coach certification.
Is there any one coaching model that I must adhere to as
an affiliated coach of the CCA?
Absolutely not. We firmly believe that the face of coaching is an
ever-evolving profession. We do not favor any particular coaching model over
another. We encourage our affiliated coaches to continue to develop his or her
discipline as they so choose based on their particular background, strengths,
interests and specialty niche'.
Is there any ongoing associated alumni costs to becoming
an affiliated coach of the CCA?
It is imperative that every coach maintain an ongoing relationship with
their certification body. The C.C.A. provides a Certification Document and it is
good for life, however, renewable yearly (each year a newly signed and sealed
document is sent via the post). Re-certification costs are paid yearly in the
amount of $25.00 or $30.00 USD dependant upon the documentation the individual
wishes to receive. This renewal process permits the CCA to accurately keep open
the file of those coaches still in practice, while closing the file of those
coaches who are retiring their document or who have become deceased over past
year.
Can I become affiliated of the CCA without graduating
from coach specific training?
At this time, affiliation is open only to graduates of an affiliated
school of coaching, or to individuals who can show documentation of graduation
from any recognized school of coaching. The same yearly renewal process applies
to all affiliated coaches.
Is there anyone I can direct further questions to?
We maintain a small Volunteer Staff that assists our Advisory to maintain
the day-to-day functioning of the CCA office. If you have specific questions
about the CCA or its services, please contact us.
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